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Hi, I have been toying with making a new housing for the Lenco bearing shaft, i finally got something finished and i am quite pleased with the result, it feels very smooth with no detectable play. I think this will be nice addition to my latest slate PTP 4.    |
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 05:34:05 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2011, 05:42:58 PM » |
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Thank you David.
I have been dreaming of a chunky oil tight bearing for some time, but the commercialy available ones are a little expensive for me So the only option is to have a bash at my own.
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2011, 08:08:02 PM » |
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Steve cool nice chunky bearing I have been dreaming of a chunky oil tight bearing for some time Steve you need help  I normally dream of Beer and Women and sometimes it's Nigella lawson pulling me a pint |
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2011, 08:24:01 PM » |
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and sometimes it's Nigella lawson pulling me a pint
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2011, 08:32:40 PM » |
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That looks fantastic Steve  May I ask what you've used for the thrust plate ? |
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2011, 09:47:15 PM » |
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Hi, Your right, i think do need help, and i hold you at least partialy to blame Woody  Nigella Lawson!, hmmm nice!, but give me a hot Myfod Seven any day! LOL. The thrust plate proper, ie the little disc is 3mm thick PTFE. I have not listend to this bearing yet but it feels very good. should have it installed at the weekend. Cheers |
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2011, 09:50:29 PM » |
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Great work, Steve I was just about to write a little about my own bearing http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=6263.0 and then I saw yours ! Slightly different aproach than mine, with the thrustplate elevated into the shaft. Looks good and sturdy. Probably no need for the gasket; I finished the 2 surfaces really smooth, a la Ducati cylinderheads; no gasket no leaks ! You're going to like what you'll hear, I've been playing music with mine for almost 2 weeks now and it's amazing. Never would have thought the difference that big ! Cheers, Jos |
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2011, 10:08:48 PM » |
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Hi Jos,
Your thread, was the kick start to have a go at my own bearing, you have done an excellent job there.
I was a bit unsure about using a gasket, and i will perhaps try for an oil tight seal between the two parts, i am sure that must be better than a lossy gasketl.
Steve
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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2011, 09:11:43 AM » |
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and i hold you at least partialy to blame Woody Sorry Mate  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2011, 09:16:13 AM » |
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Impressive!
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2011, 11:53:26 PM » |
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Hi I have aquired a Mirko bearing (thanks Ian ) which i have given similar treatment, it wasnt possible to shim the thrust plate on the Mirko to raise the spindle for PTP use, as the bushes are set quite low, and i couldnt move them, so resorted to an oversize ball bearing. which has raised the spindle by around 1mm. Jos you were right about the gasket, its not needed  |
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2011, 08:01:45 AM » |
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Hi Steve, Having handled your bearing  I can vouch for the wonderful workmanship, dare say it will sound as good as it looks. Nice update on the Mirko too |
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2011, 09:35:57 AM » |
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Very beautiful and inspiring stuff from you and Jos! I just got me a lathe but my skills are a far cry from yours but it is good to see where the hammer hangs and what might be in the pipeline after a lot of learning and doing. I'm still in the single-puck phase  Felix |
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